F 0656
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and
actions that can be measured.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to develop a comprehensive, resident-centered
care plan (a document that outlines a resident's care goals and the activities that will be performed to
achieve those goals) for resident's actual fall on 6/13/2024 and implement the care plan interventions for
one of two sampled residents (Resident 44).
1. On 6/13/2024, Resident 44 was left unattended by facility staff during shower to dispose soiled clothes.
2. On 10/8/2024, Resident 44 was observed Resident 44 got up from his bed by himself, and walked to the
restroom and was wearing non-skid sock (slip resistant socks designed to reduce the risk of slipping and
falling on wet or slippery surfaces) on left foot and no non- skid sock on the right foot.
3. Resident 44's Actual Fall care plan initiated on 6/13/2024, did not indicate the resident needs assistance
during bathing.
These deficient practices resulted in Resident 44 from falling on 6/13/2024 and resident sustained left hand
fifth digit laceration (skin tear) 0.5- centimeter (cm) x 0.5 cm and left hip redness and placed resident at risk
for another fall after 6/13/2024.
Findings:
During a review of Resident 44's Face Sheet (front page of the chart that contains a summary of basic
information about the resident), the Face Sheet indicated Resident 44 was initially admitted to the facility on
[DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses that included Alzheimer's disease (a disease
characterized by a progressive decline in mental abilities), reduced mobility (a physical impairment that
limits a person's ability to move around easily or freely), abnormalities of gait and mobility (abnormal
walking pattern and ability to move), muscle weakness (loss of muscle strength), and lack of coordination
(neurological sign that occurs when the brain's ability to coordinate movement is impaired).
During a review of Resident 44's Minimum Data Set (MDS-a federally mandated resident assessment tool)
dated 3/21/2024, the MDS indicated Resident 44 has severe cognitive (ability to think, learn, remember,
use judgement, and make decisions) impairment, used a walker, required substantial/maximal assistance
(helper does more than half the effort. Helper lifts or holds trunk or limbs and provides more than half the
effort) with shower or bathing and required set up or clean up assistance (helper sets up or cleans up;
resident completes activity. Helper assists only prior to or following the
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Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other
safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the
date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date
these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation.
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F 0656
activity) for walking 10 feet, walking 50 feet with two turns, and walking 150 feet.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
During a review of Resident 44's Fall Risk Assessments dated 8/11/2020, 6/13/2024 and 9/9/2024, the Fall
Risk Assessments indicated Resident 44 is at high risk for falls.
Residents Affected - Few
During a review of Resident 44's Fall Care Plan, dated 9/16/2021, the Fall Care Plan indicated resident has
potential for falls, and indicated interventions to provide assistance during transfer and mobility as needed,
provide activities that minimize potential for falls while providing diversion and distraction, and assist to
wear non-skid footwear (non- skid socks). The care plan did not indicate resident needs supervision during
transfer, walking and assistance during bathing.
During a review of Resident 44's Basic Care Needs and Preferences Care Plan, dated 9/16/2021, the Basic
Care Needs and Preferences Care Plan indicated Resident 44 needs bathing assistance with one person
assist. The care plan also indicated resident needs supervisions from 1 person during transfer and walking.
During a review of Resident 44's SBAR (situation, background, assessment, recommendation - a
communication tool used by healthcare workers when there is a change in condition among the residents)
notes, dated 6/13/2024, the SBAR indicated resident had a fall in the shower while trying to ambulate
without assistance.
During a review of Resident 44's Fall Care Plan started on 6/13/2024,the Fall Care Plan indicated resident
had a fall during his shower on 6/13/2024. The care plan also indicated the goal was to have no falls or
injuries and interventions included mobility and transfer assistance, have resident stand up slowly from a
sitting position before attempting to ambulate or stand, instruct to stand, and gain balance before beginning
ambulation, wear proper fitting shoes with nonskid soles (nonskid footwear) for ambulation, fall risk
assessment, keeping walker within reach, and provide frequent reminders to use walker properly and to
wear shoes. The care plan did not indicate interventions to supervise and provide assistance to the resident
during shower.
During an observation on 10/8/2024 at 9:12 AM in Resident 44's room, Resident 44's bed was on low
position. Resident 44 got up from his bed by himself and walked to the restroom without using his walker.
Resident 44 was wearing only one non-skid sock.
During an interview on 10/9/2024 at 10:05 AM with Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) 1 in Resident 44's
bedroom, CNA 1 stated Resident 44 is a fall risk, and that the resident tends to get up and walk by himself.
During a concurrent interview and review on 10/9/2024 at 2:50 PM with MDS Nurse (MDSN), Resident 44's
Fall Risk Assessments dated 8/11/2020, 6/13/2024, and 9/9/2024, Basic Care Needs and Preferences care
plan, SBAR notes (dated 6/13/2024), and Fall Care Plans 6/13/2024 were reviewed. MDSN stated Resident
44 was a high risk for fall, fell while in the shower on 6/13/2024 when resident attempted to self-transfer
himself to his walker, lost his balance then fell and sustained a laceration on his left hand. MDSN stated,
there was a CNA assisting resident during the shower, but CNA turned away to dispose soiled clothes
when the fall happened. MDSN stated Resident 44 required supervision during transfer and walking and
assistance during bathing so CNA should not leave the resident unattended on 6/13/2024 since it was in
the Basic Care Needs and Preference care plan. In addition, MDSN stated, Resident 44's care plan started
on 6/13/2024 should be more specific to the resident's needs and should have included the interventions to
provide maximal assistance to the resident during bathing.
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Solheim Senior Community
2236 Merton Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
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During a follow up interview and review on 10/10/2024 at 2:22 PM with the MDSN, MDSN stated Resident
44's fall care plans, dated 9/16/2021 and 6/13/2024, were not specific to the needs of Resident 44 and
were not comprehensive.
During a review of the facility's Policies and Procedures (P&P) titled, Care Plan, dated 10/1/2019, indicated
care plan goals and objectives are defined as the desired outcome for a specific resident problem, care
plans will be modified accordingly, and goals and objectives are reviewed and/or revised when there has
been a significant change in the resident's condition.
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2236 Merton Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
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F 0692
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to address a significant unplanned weight loss of
greater than five (5) % within 30 days from 9/6/2024 to 10/9/2024 for one (1) of 1 sampled Residents
(Resident 62) in accordance with the facility policy.
Residents Affected - Few
This deficient practice had the potential to cause Resident 62 to experience further weight loss and
complications such as skin breakdown, malnutrition (faulty nutrition due to inadequate or unbalanced intake
of nutrients), and weakness affecting the resident's over all well-being.
Findings:
During a review of Resident 62's admission Record, the admission Record indicated the resident was
admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included type 2 diabetes (a disorder characterized by
difficulty in blood sugar control and poor wound healing), and severe obesity (when a person's weight is
more than 80 to 100 pounds above their ideal body weight).
During a review of Resident 62's History and Physical (H&P) dated 9/6/2024, the H&P indicated Resident
62 had the capacity to understand and make decisions.
During a review of Resident 62's Minimum Data Set (MDS; a federally mandated resident assessment tool)
dated 9/26/2024, indicated the resident was assessed to have intact cognitive (capable of remembering,
learning new things, concentrating, or making decisions that affect everyday life) skills for decision making.
Resident 62 was dependent (helper does all effort) when showering, toileting, dressing and putting on
footwear. The MDS also indicated Resident 62 was assessed to require partial assistance (helper does half
the effort) for upper body dressing. MDS indicated Resident 62 required partial assistance (helper does
less than half the effort) for eating, oral hygiene, and personal hygiene.
During a concurrent interview and review of Resident 62's Weight Tracking System (WTS) on 10/9/2024 at
2:09 PM with Licensed Vocational Nurse 1 (LVN 1), LVN 1 stated the WTS indicated Resident 62 weighed
180 pounds (lbs) on 9/6/2024 and 170 lbs on 10/9/2024 resulting in 5.56% weight loss in 30 days. LVN 1
stated, this was considered a significant weight loss for Resident 62 and should have been reporter to MD
or Registered Dietitian (RD) by the RN supervisor or so it can be addressed. LVN 1 stated the weight loss
can be addressed by adding extra supplements to the resident's diet. LVN 1 stated if they do not notify the
doctor about the resident's weight loss, the resident might decline in health and not get supplements to
improve.
During a concurrent review of Resident 62's WTS dated 9/5/2024 to 10/9/2024 and Interdisciplinary Notes
(IDN) dated 9/5/2024 to 10/9/2024 and interview with the MDS Nurse (MDSN) on 10/9/2024 at 3:38 PM,
the MDSN stated the WTS and IDN indicated Resident 62 had a 5.56% weight loss within 30 days on
10/1/2024. The MDSN stated there was no documented evidence that MD or RD was notified of Resident
62's unplanned weight loss. MDSN stated, Resident (Resident 62) lost more than 5% in a month from
September 2024 (9/6/24) to now (10/9/2024). This is significant weight loss. MDSN stated the facility should
have completed a change of condition (COC). MDSN stated the RD would need to monitor and document
significant weight loss. There was no documented evidence of MD or RD notification of Resident 62's
significant weight loss. MDSN stated Resident 62 was at risk for decline due to MD and RD not being
notified to address the weight loss. MDSN stated the MD and RD can order supplements, labs, high
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Solheim Senior Community
2236 Merton Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0692
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
calorie supplements, and change the diet if they were notified. MDSN stated, Since MD and RD were not
notified, they cannot order these interventions for the resident (Resident 62) and the resident's condition
may get worse.
During a concurrent review of Resident 62's Nutrition Quarterly Assessment (NQA) and interview with the
RD on 10/10/2024 at 2:52 PM, RD stated the NQA indicated that there was no documented evidence of RD
addressing Resident 62's significant weight loss. RD stated, The last RD note was made on 9/6/2024. An
MD would have to be notified for significant weight loss which was 5% weight loss. The resident can lose
fat, have skin breakdown, malnutrition, and weakness if there are no interventions for significant weight
loss.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Weight Assessment and Intervention
dated 11/2017, the P&P indicated:
1. The multidisciplinary team will strive to prevent, monitor, and intervene for undesirable weight loss for our
residents.
2. Any weight change of 5% or more since the last weight assessment will be retaken the next day for
confirmation.
3. Greater than 5% weight loss within a month is severe weight loss.
4.The multidisciplinary team will identify conditions and medications that may be causing weight loss.
During a review of the facility's P&P titled, Change in Condition dated 11/1/2017, the P&P indicated:
1. Facility shall promptly notify the resident and their attending physician of changes in the resident's
medical condition or status.
2. The nurse will notify the resident's attending physician when there is a significant change in the resident's
physical condition.
3. A significant change of condition is a major decline that will not normally resolve itself without
intervention by staff.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Solheim Senior Community
2236 Merton Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
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F 0695
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to administer the correct oxygen level for one (1)
of 1 sampled resident (Resident 16) in accordance with physician's order.
Residents Affected - Few
These deficient practices had the potential to cause Resident 16 to experience shortness of breath (SOB)
and desaturation (low oxygen level).
Findings:
During a review of Resident 16's Face Sheet, the admission Record indicated the resident was admitted to
the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included chronic congestive heart failure (CHF, a heart disorder
which causes the heart to not pump the blood efficiently, sometimes resulting in leg swelling), type 2
diabetes (DM, a disorder characterized by difficulty in blood sugar control and poor wound healing) and
sleep apnea (a sleep disorder that causes breathing to repeatedly stop or become shallow during sleep).
During a review of Resident 16's Minimum Data Set (MDS, a federally mandated resident assessment tool),
dated 7/11/2024, the MDS indicated the resident was assessed to have intact cognitive (capable of
remembering, learning new things, concentrating, or making decisions that affect everyday life) skills for
daily decision making. Resident 16 was dependent (helper does all effort) when showering, toileting,
dressing lower body and putting on footwear. The MDS also indicated Resident 16 was assessed to require
partial assistance (helper does half the effort) for upper body dressing. MDS indicated Resident 16 required
setup assistance (helper sets up) for eating, oral hygiene, and personal hygiene. MDS indicated Resident
16 had debility (weakness) and cardiorespiratory (related to the heart and lungs) conditions. MDS indicated
Resident 16 required oxygen therapy.
During a review of Resident 16's Physician's Orders, dated 7/11/2024, the Physician's Orders indicated to
administer oxygen at two (2) to three (3) liters per minute (LPM) every shift.
During a review of Resident 16's Care Plan dated 7/11/2023 the CP indicated, Resident 16 will be free from
complications. It also indicated staff intervention to administer oxygen per order.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 10/8/2024 at 9:51 AM with Licensed Vocational Nurse 1
(LVN 1), Resident 16's oxygen setting was observed to be at 1 LPM. LVN 1 stated, The setting was at 1
LPM. Resident (Resident 16) was supposed to be administered with 2 LPM oxygen. The resident's oxygen
level can go down and resident may have SOB if the oxygen setting was not correct.
During a concurrent review of Resident 16's Physician Orders, dated 7/11/2024 and interview with LVN 2
on 10/9/2024 at 1:45 PM. LVN 2 stated Resident 16's Physician's Orders indicated to administer oxygen at
2 to 3 LPM every shift. LVN 2 stated, If the oxygen is not set at the correct level of at least 2 LPM, the
resident may have SOB and the resident's oxygenation may drop.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Oxygen Administration, the P&P dated
1/2023, indicated:
1.
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Los Angeles, CA 90041
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F 0695
The purpose of this procedure is to provide guidelines for safe oxygen administration.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
2.
Review the physician's orders for oxygen administration.
Residents Affected - Few
3.
Start the flow oxygen at the rate of 2 to 3 liters per minute
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STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Solheim Senior Community
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Los Angeles, CA 90041
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F 0755
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a
licensed pharmacist.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to provide pharmaceutical services for two of four
sampled residents (Residents 16 and 53) by failing to:
1. Administer Resident 16's diltiazem (medication for high blood pressure and angina [chest pain]) as
ordered by the physician.
2. Ensure no expired medication was kept in the medication cart and medication storage room. On
10/19/2024, observed 1 expired bottle of diltiazem (Resident 16's medication), 2 bottles of buspirone (a
medication that treats anxiety) and 3 bottle of Blood Sugar Check Machine Control solution (test strips used
to check that the meter used to check blood sugar is working properly and is reflecting accurate results).
3. Administer Resident 53's Valproic Acid (medication given to treat Bipolar disorder which is a mental
illness that causes extreme mood swings or shifts between mania and depression) as ordered by the
physician.
These deficient practices placed Resident 16 and Resident 53 at increased risk for being provided with less
effective medication and pose a risk to the resident's health by missing a scheduled medication dose.
Findings:
1. During a review of Resident 16's Face Sheet, the Face Sheet indicated Resident 16 was originally
admitted at the facility on 1/13/2021 and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses that included but not limited
to chronic diastolic congestive heart failure (a condition where the heart's left ventricle [chamber in heart
that receives blood] stiffens and can't relax normally), paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (a type of irregular
heartbeat that occurs in brief episodes), hypertensive heart disease with heart failure (a long-term condition
that develops over many years in people who have high blood pressure [when the force of blood pushing
against artery {blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to tissues and organs in the body} walls is
consistently too high]).
During a review of Resident 16's History and Physical (H&P), dated 7/12/2024, at 11:30 AM, the H&P
indicated the plan was to continue administering diltiazem 120 milligram (mg, a unit of measurement) every
day for hypertension and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (A-fib, heartbeat irregularly and often faster than
normal).
During a review of Resident 16's Minimum Data Set (MDS-a federally mandated resident assessment tool),
dated 7/11/2024, the MDS indicated Resident 16 has the capacity to understand and make decisions.
Resident 16 was dependent (helper does all of the effort, Resident does none of the effort to complete the
activity) for toileting hygiene, shower/bathing, and lower body dressing.
During a review of Resident 16's Physicians Orders, dated 6/20/2024, the Physician's Orders indicated
diltiazem extended release (ER) 120 mg capsule give 1 tab by mouth daily for hypertension (HTN, high
blood pressure [BP]), hold if systolic BP (the maximum pressure in the body's arteries when the heart
contracts and pumps blood) less than 100 millimeters of mercury (mmHg).
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Solheim Senior Community
2236 Merton Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
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F 0755
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
During a review of Resident 16's Care Plan, dated 7/11/2023, the Care Plan indicated cardiovascular
disease: has the potential from diagnosis of HTN, hyperlipidemia (HLD, elevated lipids [fat] in the body),
A-fib. The care plan indicated provide medication and treatment per physician's orders: diltiazem 1 tablet
daily.
During a medication observation on 10/9/2024 at 8:20 AM, License Vocational Nurse (LVN) 1 was observed
checking Resident 16's medication list in the computer. Observed LVN1 preparing Resident 16's medication
for administration by placing each medication in medication cups. Observed LVN 1 take out Resident 16's
medication bottle, labeled diltiazem ER 120 mg ER with expiration date of 9/30/2024 and placed one tablet
inside medication cup. LVN 1 then proceeded to get ready to administer medication to Resident 16.
During the same interview with LVN 1 on 10/9/2024 at 8:28 AM, when surveyor instructed LVN 1 to double
check the medication bottle for the diltiazem, LVN1 confirmed the medication bottle was in fact expired and
had an expiration date of 9/30/2024. LVN1 stated, the nurses usually check medication carts every
morning. I should have checked every medication to see if any were expired. If the resident would have
taken expired medication, the resident could get ill, would not get the right dose or the desired effect of the
medication.
During an interview with MDS Nurse (MDSN) on 10/9/2024 at 1:03 PM, MDSN stated, an expired
medication should not be inside the medication cart because if given to the resident it can cause harm and
will not have the correct medication effect.
2. During observation of the facilities medication room in Station 1 on 10/9/20224 at 10:53 AM, a total of
two unopened Buspirone 10 mg bottles with expiration date of 10/3/2024 and 3 Blood Sugar Check
Machine Control solution with expiration date of 8/31/2024 were mixed in with private pay bin container
medications.
During an interview with LVN 3 on 10/9/2024 at 10:55 AM, LVN 3 stated there were multiple expired
medication bottles, buspirone and blood sugar check machine control solution mixed in with other
medications inside the medication room in Station 1. LVN 3 stated, Expired medication should not be mixed
in with other medication even if it is not opened. If this medication would be given to the resident it can
cause harm to the resident.
3. During a review of Resident 53's Face Sheet, the Face Sheet indicated Resident 53 was originally
admitted on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses that included but not limited to dysphagia
(difficulty swallowing food or liquids), oropharyngeal phase (swallowing problems occurring in the mouth
and/or the throat), encounter for attention to gastrostomy (a surgical procedure used to insert a tube, often
referred to as a G-tube, through the abdomen and into the stomach. Gastrostomy is used to provide a route
for tube feeding if needed for four weeks or longer, and/or to vent the stomach for air or drainage) paranoid
schizophrenia (a pattern of behavior where a person feels distrustful and suspicious of other people),
anxiety disorder (a condition in which a person has excessive worry and feelings of fear, dread, and
uneasiness), ulcer (open sores) of esophagus (the part of the canal that connects the throat to the stomach
) without bleeding.
A review of Resident 53's H&P dated 7/5/2024, the H&P indicated Resident 53 does not have the capacity
to understand and make decisions.
A review of Resident 53's MDS, dated [DATE], the MDS indicated Resident 53 was dependent (helper
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555432
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/11/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Solheim Senior Community
2236 Merton Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0755
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
does all of the effort, Resident does none of the effort to complete the activity) for oral hygiene, toileting
hygiene, shower/bathing, lower body dressing and personal hygiene.
During an observation and interview with LVN 1 on 10/9/2024 at 9:39 AM, LVN 1 signed in to the computer
located on the medication cart, reviewed Resident 53's medications, unlocked medication cart and pulled
out an empty bottle of Valproic Acid 250mg solution. LVN 1 stated the Valproic acid bottle was empty, and
she would go check in the medication room to see if there were any extra.
During a concurrent interview with LVN 1 on 10/9/2024 at 9:46 AM, LVN 1 stated she did not find another
Valproic acid bottle for Resident 53 in either of the nursing station medication rooms. LVN 1 stated, The
doctor and pharmacy should have been notified immediately if the medication bottle was empty. I will not be
able to give this medication to the resident right now.
During an interview with LVN 3 on 10/9/2024 at 10:53 AM, LVN 3 stated, The nurses have to check the
resident's medication inside the carts for expired or empty containers. There should always be enough
supply of the resident's medications inside the cart. When a nurse uses up the last of the medication, the
nurse must peel the name tag off and throw the bottle away. But before that is done, the nurse must check
the label. The tag has the information of when we can refill the medication so we can call the pharmacy and
request more. This way the resident always has medication available. Technically the last person that used
the medication should call the pharmacy to refill it. That is not always the case, but it is very important to do
so because it can cause harm to the resident if they do not get their medication on time.
During an interview with MDSN on 10/9/2024 at 1:03 PM, MDSN stated, As soon as the nurse notices the
resident's medication is empty, the nurse must call the doctor and the pharmacy right away to refill and
notify the doctor. If it is not done the resident would not have medication, it can cause the resident harm
even if they only miss one dosage, it might hurt the resident. The nurse should call even before the
medication is completely gone; they should call the pharmacy for a refill immediately.
During a review of the facility's undated policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Medication Administration
General Guidelines, the P&P indicated no expired medication will be administered to a resident. The P&P
also indicated medications are administered in accordance with the written orders of the prescriber.
During a review of the facility's undated P&P undated titled, Medication Ordering and Receiving from
Pharmacy Provider, the P&P indicated floor stock medications kept in the original manufacturer's container
must have the expiration date and lot numbers clearly labeled.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Solheim Senior Community
2236 Merton Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
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F 0758
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated,
prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic
medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure one (1) of five (5) sampled residents (Resident 53)
was free from unnecessary use of psychotropic drug (any medication capable of affecting the mind,
emotions, and behavior) in accordance with the facility policy and procedure by failing to ensure Resident
53 has the specific target behavior and indication for the use and monitoring of quetiapine (Seroquel, to
treat certain mental/mood disorders).
This deficient practice had the potential to place Resident 53 at risk for significant adverse (harmful)
consequences from the use of unnecessary psychotropic drug, which could result to impairment or decline
in the residents' mental, physical condition, functional, and psychosocial status.
Findings:
During a review of Resident 53's Face Sheet (front page of the chart that contains a summary of basic
information about the resident), the Face Sheet indicated Resident 53 was originally admitted to the facility
on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE]. Resident 53's diagnoses included schizophrenia (a mental illness that
is characterized by disturbances in thought), major depressive disorder (a mood disorder that causes a
persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest), and anxiety disorder (a type of mental health condition).
During a review of Resident 53's History and Physical (H&P), dated 7/5/2024, the H&P indicated Resident
53 does not have the capacity to understand and make decisions due to schizophrenia.
During a review of Resident 53's Minimum Data Set (MDS, a federally mandated resident assessment tool),
dated 9/11/2024, the MDS indicated Resident 53's cognitive (ability to think and reason) skills for daily
decision making was severely impaired (never/rarely made decisions). The MDS did not indicate presence
of behavioral or mood symptoms. The MDS indicated Resident 53 required substantial/maximal assistance
(helper does more than the effort) with eating and upper body dressing. The MDS also indicated Resident
53 was dependent (helper does all the effort. Resident does none of the effort to complete the activity) with
oral hygiene, toileting hygiene, shower/bath, lower body dressing, putting on/taking off footwear and
personal hygiene. The MDS indicated Resident 53 received antipsychotic medication (any drug that affects
brain activities associated with mental processes and behavior) on a routine basis.
During a review of Resident 53's Care Plan (CP), dated 1/24/2024, the CP indicated Resident 53 has
impaired behavior related to anxiety and schizoaffective disorder as evidenced by screaming loud when all
needs are met, episodes of angry outbursts, and inability to sleep. The goal indicated that Resident 53 will
demonstrate optimal ADL functioning and safety. The staff interventions were as follows:
Behavior monitoring program to assist in determining cause and triggers.
Intervene as necessary to ensure safety of resident and other.
Divert attention from stimulus.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555432
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/11/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Solheim Senior Community
2236 Merton Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0758
Avoid the following identified triggers.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Administer quetiapine as ordered and monitor for effectiveness and adverse side effects. Document as
appropriate.
Residents Affected - Few
During a review of Psychiatrist (a medical practitioner specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of mental
illness) notes, dated 6/11/2024, the Psychiatrist notes indicated Resident 53 has outburst episodes,
becomes aggressive during shower, yells during sleep, and gets combative when someone changes her.
During a review of Resident 53's Physician's Order, the Physician's Order indicated the following:
Quetiapine 200 mg tablet for schizoaffective disorder manifested by inability to cope with external stimuli
affecting ADLs, with order date of 7/3/2024.
Monthly behavioral summary for diagnosis of schizophrenia, with order date of 6/9/2023
Monitor behavior of inability to cope with external stimuli causing affecting ADLs every shift. With order date
of 6/9/2023.
During a concurrent review of Resident 53's medical records and interview with Licensed Vocational Nurse
4 (LVN 4) on 10/11/2024 at 8:10 AM, LVN 4 verified Resident 53 has an active order of quetiapine for
schizoaffective, ordered on 7/3/2024. LVN 4 stated that schizoaffective was not indicated as a diagnosis in
Resident 53's face sheet. LVN 4 was unable to provide documented evidence of Resident 53's diagnosis of
schizoaffective. LVN 4 stated that Resident 53 has episodes of mood swings. LVN 4 stated sometimes
Resident 53 was calm and sometimes was uncooperative with care where in resident would refuse to be
taken cared of by the staff. LVN 4 stated it was important to have a correct physician order with the specific
target behavior before administering medication to ensure Resident 53 receives the correct medication for
the correct reason.
During a concurrent review of Resident 53's medical records and interview with MDS Nurse (MDSN) on
10/11/2024 at 8:40 AM, she verified Resident 53 has an order of quetiapine for schizoaffective manifested
by inability to cope with external stimuli affecting ADLs, ordered on 7/3/2024. MDSN stated Inability to cope
with external stimuli affecting ADLs is not a specific behavior, not a target a behavior. MDSN stated she did
not know why Seroquel was ordered for schizoaffective because Resident 53 only has a diagnosis of
schizophrenia. MDSN was unable to provide a documented evidence of Resident 53's diagnosis of
schizoaffective. MDSN added that she had observed Resident 53 having behaviors of screaming and
hallucination (when a resident hears voices, sees things, or smells things others cannot perceive) when
Resident 53 had verbalized seeing and hearing something that does not exist. MDSN stated Seroquel order
with a specific target behavior was necessary, so the staff know what the medication is for. The MDSN
stated that psychotropic drugs need monitoring of specific target behavior so the facility would know if the
behavioral management was effective or not.
During an interview on 10/11/2024 at 8:47 AM, Social Service Designee (SSD) stated Resident 53's
Seroquel order is for her behavior of refusing care, and episodes of yelling and screaming. SSD also
stated, Inability to cope can be manifested by many ways.
During a concurrent record review of Resident 53's medical records and interview with Assistant Director of
Nursing (ADON) on 10/11/2024 at 11:45 AM, ADON stated Resident 53 has a behavior of being
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555432
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/11/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Solheim Senior Community
2236 Merton Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0758
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
verbally aggressive to staff, screaming out, striking staff, inability to relax, and verbalization of inability to
breath. ADON verified that these behaviors were not indicated in Resident 53's quetiapine order, instead it
was generalized as inability to cope. ADON stated the behavior indicated on the physician's order for the
use of quetiapine was not specific. ADON stated the behavior should be specific so the nurses can monitor
the behavior accurately. ADON also stated that Resident 53's medical records indicated a diagnosis of
schizophrenia, and no documented evidence of a schizoaffective diagnosis. ADON stated that quetiapine
order should have been clarified for the correct indication of use and specific behavior it was ordered for.
During a review of the Facility's Policy and Procedure (P&P) titled, Monitoring of Psychotropic Medication,
dated 10/1/2019, the P&P indicated when monitoring a resident receiving psychotropic medications, the
facility must evaluate the effectiveness of the medications as well as look for potential adverse
consequences. After initiating or increasing the dose of a psychotropic medication, the behavioral
symptoms must be reevaluated periodically (at least during quarterly care plan review, if not more often) to
determine the potential for reducing or discontinuing the dose based on therapeutic goals and any adverse
effects or functional impairment. It also indicated antipsychotic medications must be thoroughly
documented in the medical record. Antipsychotic medications may be indicated if behavioral symptoms
present a danger to the resident or others, and expressions or indications of distress that are significant
distress to the resident.
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(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555432
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/11/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Solheim Senior Community
2236 Merton Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0759
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure the medication error (any preventable
event that may cause or lead to inappropriate medication use or resident harm while the medication is in
the control of the health care professional, patient) rate during medication pass observation on 10/9/2024
was not above (5) percent (%). The outcome was two (2) medication errors out of twenty-eight (28)
opportunities for errors, which resulted in a Medication Administration Error Rate of 7.1%.
Residents Affected - Some
Findings:
1. During a review of Resident 16's Face Sheet, , the Face Sheet indicated Resident 16 was originally
admitted at the facility on 1/13/2021 and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses that included but not limited
to chronic diastolic congestive heart failure (a condition where the heart's left ventricle [chamber in heart
that receives blood] stiffens and can't relax normally), paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (a type of irregular
heartbeat that occurs in brief episodes), hypertensive heart disease with heart failure (a long-term condition
that develops over many years in people who have high blood pressure [when the force of blood pushing
against artery {blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to tissues and organs in the body} walls is
consistently too high]).
During a review of Resident 16's History and Physical (H&P), dated 7/12/2024 at 11:30 AM, the H&P
indicated the plan was to continue administering diltiazem 120 milligram (mg, a unit of measurement) every
day for hypertension and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (A-fib, heartbeat irregularly and often faster than
normal).
During a review of Resident 16's Minimum Data Set (MDS-a federally mandated resident assessment tool),
dated 7/11/2024, the MDS indicated Resident 16 has the capacity to understand and make decisions.
Resident 16 was dependent (helper does all of the effort, Resident does none of the effort to complete the
activity) for toileting hygiene, shower/bathing, and lower body dressing.
During a review of Resident 16's Physicians Orders, dated 6/20/2024, Physicians Orders indicated,
diltiazem extended release (ER) 120 mg capsule give 1 tab by mouth daily for hypertension (HTN, high
blood pressure [BP]), hold if systolic BP (the maximum pressure in the body's arteries when the heart
contracts and pumps blood) less than 100 millimeters of mercury (mmHg).
During a review of Resident 16's Care Plan, dated 7/11/2023, the Care Plan indicated cardiovascular
disease: has the potential from diagnosis of HTN, hyperlipidemia (HLD, elevated lipids [fat] in the body),
A-fib. The care plan indicated provide medication and treatment per physician's orders: diltiazem 1 tablet
daily.
During a medication pass observation on 10/9/2024 at 8:20 AM, License Vocational Nurse (LVN) 1 was
observed checking Resident 16's medication list in the computer. Observed LVN1 preparing Resident 16's
medication for administration by placing each medication in medication cups. Observed LVN 1 take out
Resident 16's medication bottle, labeled diltiazem ER 120 mg ER with expiration date of 9/30/2024 and
placed one tablet inside medication cup. LVN 1 then proceeded to get ready to administer medication to
Resident 16.
During the same interview with LVN 1 on 10/9/2024 at 8:28 AM, when surveyor instructed LVN 1 to double
check the medication bottle for the diltiazem, LVN1 confirmed the medication bottle was in fact
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555432
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/11/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Solheim Senior Community
2236 Merton Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0759
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
expired and had an expiration date of 9/30/2024. LVN1 stated, the nurses usually check medication carts
every morning. I should have checked every medication to see if any were expired. If the resident would
have taken expired medication, the resident could get ill, would not get the right dose or the desired effect
of the medication.
During an interview with MDS Nurse (MDSN) on 10/9/2024 at 1:03 PM, MDSN stated, an expired
medication should not be inside the medication cart because if given to the resident it can cause harm and
will not have the correct medication effect.
2. During a review of Resident 53's Face Sheet, the Face Sheet indicated Resident 53 was originally
admitted on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses that included but not limited to dysphagia
(difficulty swallowing food or liquids), oropharyngeal phase (swallowing problems occurring in the mouth
and/or the throat), encounter for attention to gastrostomy (a surgical procedure used to insert a tube, often
referred to as a G-tube, through the abdomen and into the stomach. Gastrostomy is used to provide a route
for tube feeding if needed for four weeks or longer, and/or to vent the stomach for air or drainage) paranoid
schizophrenia (a pattern of behavior where a person feels distrustful and suspicious of other people),
anxiety disorder (a condition in which a person has excessive worry and feelings of fear, dread, and
uneasiness), ulcer (open sores) of esophagus (the part of the canal that connects the throat to the stomach
) without bleeding.
During a review of Resident 53's H&P, dated 7/5/2024, the H&P indicated Resident 53 does not have the
capacity to understand and make decisions.
During a review of Resident 53's MDS, dated [DATE], the MDS indicated Resident 53 was dependent
(helper does all of the effort, Resident does none of the effort to complete the activity) for oral hygiene,
toileting hygiene, shower/bathing, lower body dressing and personal hygiene.
During an observation and interview with LVN 1 on 10/9/2024 at 9:39 AM, LVN 1 signed in to the computer
located on the medication cart, reviewed Resident 53's medications, unlocked medication cart and pulled
out an empty bottle of Valproic Acid 250mg solution. LVN 1 stated the Valproic acid bottle was empty, and
she would go check in the medication room to see if there were any extra.
During a concurrent interview with LVN 1 on 10/9/2024 at 9:46 AM, LVN 1 stated she did not find another
Valproic acid bottle for Resident 53 in either of the nursing station medication rooms. LVN 1 stated, the
doctor and pharmacy should have been notified immediately if the medication bottle was empty. I will not be
able to give this medication to the resident right now.
During an interview with LVN 3 on 10/9/2024 at 10:53 AM, LVN 3 stated, the nurses have to check the
resident's medication inside the carts for expired or empty containers. There should always be enough
supply of the resident's medications inside the cart. When a nurse uses up the last of the medication, the
nurse must peel the name tag off and throw the bottle away. But before that is done, the nurse must check
the label. The tag has the information of when we can refill the medication so we can call the pharmacy and
request more. This way the resident always has medication available. Technically the last person that used
the medication should call the pharmacy to refill it. That is not always the case, but it is very important to do
so because it can cause harm to the resident if they do not get their medication on time.
During an interview with MDSN on 10/9/2024 at 1:03 PM, MDSN stated, as soon as the nurse notices the
resident's medication is empty, the nurse must call the doctor and the pharmacy right away to
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555432
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/11/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Solheim Senior Community
2236 Merton Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
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(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0759
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
refill and notify the doctor. If it is not done the resident would not have medication, it can cause the resident
harm even if they only miss one dosage, it might hurt the resident. The nurse should call even before the
medication is completely gone; they should call the pharmacy for a refill immediately.
During a review of the facility's undated policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Medication Administration
General Guidelines, the P&P indicated no expired medication will be administered to a resident.
During a review of the facility's undated P&P titled, Medication Ordering and Receiving from Pharmacy
Provider, the P&P indicated floor stock medications kept in the original manufacturer's container must have
the expiration date and lot numbers clearly labeled.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555432
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/11/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Solheim Senior Community
2236 Merton Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
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(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0761
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted
professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately
locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure:
1. Resident 53's medication bottle for sucralfate (to prevent ulcers [open sores]) was labeled in accordance
with doctor's orders and included the appropriate cautionary instructions regarding administration route.
This deficient practice had the potential to harm Resident 53 due to potential dispensing and administration
errors (incorrect route) and can possibly lead to adverse side effects, aspiration, and/ or death.
2. Resident 16's expired diltiazem (treats high blood pressure and prevents chest pain) was not stored in
the facility's medication cart. This deficient practice had the potential for harm to Resident 16 due to the
potential loss of strength of the drug, and for the residents to not receive the full effect of the medication.
Findings:
1. During a review of Resident 53's Face Sheet, the Face Sheet indicated Resident 53 was originally
admitted at the facility on 9/19/2022 and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses that included but not limited
to dysphagia (difficulty swallowing food or liquids), oropharyngeal phase (swallowing problems occurring in
the mouth and/or the throat), encounter for attention to gastrostomy tube (a surgical procedure used to
insert a tube, often referred to as a G-tube, through the abdomen and into the stomach. Gastrostomy is
used to provide a route for tube feeding if needed for four weeks or longer, and/or to vent the stomach for
air or drainage) paranoid schizophrenia (a pattern of behavior where a person feels distrustful and
suspicious of other people), anxiety disorder (a condition in which a person has excessive worry and
feelings of fear, dread, and uneasiness), ulcer (open sores) of esophagus (the part of the canal that
connects the throat to the stomach ) without bleeding.
During a review of Resident 53's History and Physical (H&P), dated 7/5/2024, the H&P indicated Resident
53 does not have the capacity to understand and make decisions.
During a review of Resident 53's Minimum Data Set (MDS-a federally mandated resident assessment tool),
dated 9/11/2024, the MDS indicated Resident 53 was dependent (helper does all of the effort, Resident
does none of the effort to complete the activity) for oral hygiene, toileting hygiene, shower/bathing, lower
body dressing and personal hygiene.
During a review of Resident 53's Physician's Orders, dated 7/30/2024, the Physician's Orders indicated
Diet: pureed foods (all food has been ground, pressed, and/or strained to a soft, smooth consistency, like a
pudding) thin liquid diet consistencies (refers to thickness of liquid, example jello, ice cream), three times a
day. The order also indicated to administer sucralfate 100 milligram/ milliliter (mg/ ml) oral suspension to
give 10 ml by G- tube.
During a medication observation on 10/9/2024 at 9:54 AM, Licensed Vocational Nurse 1 (LVN 1) prepared
Residents 53's medication on side table. Observed LVN 1 approach closely to check placement and
residual of Resident 53's G-Tube. LVN 1 then proceeded to flush g-tube (flush tube with warm water after
each medication to keep it from becoming clogged) with water and administered Resident 53's
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Solheim Senior Community
2236 Merton Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
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Residents Affected - Few
Sucralfate 10 milliliter (ml, unit of measurement) suspension medication through gravity (administered
above the patient at a specific height to create the desired flow pressure and flow rate).
During concurrent interview with LVN 1 on 10/09/24 10:00 AM, LVN 1 stated Resident 53 had a pureed diet
and did eat and took medications by mouth. When surveyor instructed LVN 1 to double check the
medication bottle for administration route, LVN 1 confirmed directions on sucralfate medication bottle
indicated to take by mouth, however, LVN 1 pointed out that on Resident 53's Medication Administration
Record (MAR) on the computer it indicated to administer via g- tube. LVN 1 stated Resident 53's sucralfate
bottle had the wrong label of route of administration of medicine, and she was following what is in the MAR.
LVN 1 stated the pharmacy provided the label instructions on the bottle. LVN 1 stated she should have
checked the label in sucralfate bottle and clarified with either the doctor or the pharmacy before
administrating the medication to Resident 53.
During a concurrent interview with MDS Nurse (MDSN) on 10/9/2024 at 1:05 PM, MDSN stated, a
medication label must specify route (if by mouth or by g-tube) to give to resident. It is nursing basic to check
name, route, time, and dose of the medication order. MDSN stated, if the directions are not followed it can
cause harm to a patient in case it was given the wrong route. If the directions are to be given by mouth and
the patient has a g-tube, we do not know if the patient can swallow, they might have dysphagia (difficulty
swallowing food or liquids) or be at risk for aspiration. We do not know if it is safe, it can cause death to a
patient, it is high risk. If g-tube patient has medication label indicating by mouth the medication should not
be given via g-tube. We have to follow doctor's orders, also risk to resident for other injury, again, it can
cause harm and possibly death. A g-tube patients medication label should not indicate by mouth and
computer system indicate via g-tube. The nurse has to verify the order with the doctor before doing
anything else, this can also cause harm because the right route needs to be clarified.
2. During a review of Resident 16's Face Sheet, the Face Sheet indicated Resident 16 was originally
admitted at the facility on 1/13/2021 and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses that included but not limited
to chronic diastolic congestive heart failure (a condition where the heart's left ventricle [chamber in heart
that receives blood] stiffens and can't relax normally), paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (a type of irregular
heartbeat that occurs in brief episodes), hypertensive heart disease with heart failure (a long-term condition
that develops over many years in people who have high blood pressure [when the force of blood pushing
against artery {blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to tissues and organs in the body} walls is
consistently too high]).
During a review of Resident 16's H&P, dated 7/12/2024 at 11:30 AM, the H&P indicated the plan was to
continue administering diltiazem 120 milligram (mg, a unit of measurement) every day for hypertension and
paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (A-fib heartbeat irregularly and often faster than normal).
During a review of Resident 16's MDS. the MDS dated [DATE] indicated Resident 16 has the capacity to
understand and make decisions. Resident 16 was dependent (helper does all of the effort, Resident does
none of the effort to complete the activity) for toileting hygiene, shower/bathing, and lower body dressing.
During a review of Resident 16's Physicians Orders, dated 6/20/2024, the Physician's Orders indicated,
diltiazem extended release (ER) 120 mg capsule give 1 tab by mouth daily for hypertension (HTN, high
blood pressure [BP]), hold if systolic BP (the maximum pressure in the body's arteries when the heart
contracts and pumps blood) less than 100 millimeters of mercury (mmHg).
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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Solheim Senior Community
2236 Merton Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
During a review of Resident 16's Care Plan dated 7/11/2023, the Care Plan indicated cardiovascular
disease: has the potential from diagnosis of HTN, hyperlipidemia (HLD, elevated lipids [fat] in the body),
A-fib. The care plan indicated provide medication and treatment per physician's orders: diltiazem 1 tablet
daily.
During a medication observation on 10/9/2024 at 8:20 AM, LVN 1 was observed checking Resident 16's
medication list in the computer. Observed LVN1 preparing Resident 16's medication for administration by
placing each medication in medication cups. Observed LVN 1 take out Resident 16's medication bottle,
labeled diltiazem ER 120 mg ER with expiration date of 9/30/2024 and placed one tablet inside medication
cup. LVN 1 then proceeded to get ready to administer medication to Resident 16.
During the same interview with LVN 1 on 10/9/2024 at 8:28 AM, when surveyor instructed LVN 1 to double
check the medication bottle for the diltiazem, LVN1 confirmed the medication bottle was in fact expired and
had an expiration date of 9/30/2024. LVN1 stated, the nurses usually check medication carts every
morning. I should have checked every medication to see if any were expired. If the resident would have
taken expired medication, the resident could get ill, would not get the right dose or the desired effect of the
medication.
During an interview with MDSN on 10/9/2024 at 1:03 PM, MDSN stated, an expired medication should not
be inside the medication cart because if given to the resident it can cause harm and will not have the
correct medication effect.
During observation of the facility's medication room in Station 1 on 10/9/20224 at 10:42 AM, a total of two
unopened Buspirone (a medication that treats anxiety) 10mg (a unit of measure) bottles with expiration
date of 10/3/2024 and True Metric Level 3 Control solution (test strips used to check that the meter used to
check blood sugar and performing correct results) with expiration date of 8/31/2024 were mixed in with
Private pay bin container medications.
During an interview with LVN 3 on 10/9/2024 at 10:55 AM, LVN3 confirmed there were multiple expired
medication bottles mixed in with other medications inside the medication room. LVN3 stated, expired
medication should not be mixed in with other medication even if it's not opened. If this medication would be
given to the resident it can cause harm to the resident.
During an interview with Minimum Data Set Nurse (MDS) on 10/9/2024 at 1:03 PM, MDS stated, an expired
medication should not be inside the medication cart because if given to the resident it can cause harm and
will not have the correct medication effect.
During a review of the facility's undated policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Medication Administration
General Guidelines, the P&P indicated no expired medication will be administered to a resident. The P&P
also indicated, prior to medication administration, the medication and dosage schedule on the resident's
MAR is compared to the medication label. The P&P indicated, if the medication label and MAR are different
and the container is not flagged indicating change in directions, or if there is any other reason to question
the dosage or directions, the prescriber's orders are checked for the correct dosage schedule. The P&P
also indicated, apply a direction change sticker to label if direction have changed form the current label.
During a review of the facility'sundated P&P titled, Medication Ordering and Receiving from Pharmacy
Provider, the P&P indicated floor stock medications kept in the original manufacturer's container must have
the expiration date and lot numbers clearly labeled. The label should also include
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Solheim Senior Community
2236 Merton Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
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F 0761
medication name, quantity, and expiration date.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Solheim Senior Community
2236 Merton Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
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F 0812
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve
food in accordance with professional standards.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow proper food handling practices in
accordance with its policy and procedure by failing to:
1.
Label food items in the kitchen.
2.
Discard expired food in the kitchen.
3.
Discard dented soda can found in storage room.
These deficient practices had the potential to result in pathogen (germ) exposure to residents and placed
residents at risk for developing foodborne illness (food poisoning) with symptoms including upset stomach,
stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and fever and can lead to other serious medical
complications and hospitalization.
Findings:
During a concurrent observation and interview on 10/8/2024 at 8:17 AM with kitchen staff (KS) 1, a tray of
breaded fish was observed on a rack. The tray was not labeled with a preparation date or an expiration
date. KS 1 stated the food item was breaded fish and it was not labeled. It should have been labeled with a
preparation date and expiration date when it was prepared.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 10/8/2024 at 8:20 AM with KS 1, an open box of [NAME]
Dean Sausages was observed without a label indicating the open date. KS 1 stated the box was not and
should have been labeled with the date it was opened to ensure it was safe for the residents to eat.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 10/8/2024 at 8:24 AM with KS 1. A bread rack with about
35 bread packs with an expiration date of 10/4/24 was observed. KS 1 stated, All the breads were expired,
I'll throw them out. They can make residents sick if they eat them.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 10/8/2024 at 8:45 AM with KS 1, a bag of walnuts and a
bag of almonds were observed without a label indicating opened date. KS 1 stated the bag of walnuts and
bag of almonds were not and should have been labeled with an open date. KS 1 stated, We do not know
how old these food items were and might make the residents sick if they eat them.
During a concurrent observation and interview on 10/8/2024 at 9:27 AM with KS 1, five overripe, black in
color bananas were observed in the refrigerator. KS 1 stated, Those bananas are black and not good
anymore. I'll throw them out because they can get the residents sick if they eat them.
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/11/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Solheim Senior Community
2236 Merton Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
During a concurrent observation and interview on 10/8/2024 at 10:05 AM with KS 1, a dented soda can
was observed among other beverages and not stored in a designated area for dented cans in the storage
room. KS 1 stated, That soda can is dented and not good anymore. I'll throw it out.
During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Food and Supply Storage, dated 1/2023,
the P&P indicated:
1.
All food items shall be stored in a manner as to prevent contamination and maintain the safety for human
consumption.
2.
Discard food past the use-by or expiration date.
3.
Cover, label and date unused portions and open packages.
4.
Maintain designated area for items that are damaged (such as dented cans) that are to be returned for
credit.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Solheim Senior Community
2236 Merton Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
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F 0880
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 4. During a
review of Resident 53's Face Sheet, the Face Sheet indicated Resident 53 was originally admitted on
[DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with diagnoses that included but not limited to dysphagia (difficulty
swallowing food or liquids), oropharyngeal phase (swallowing problems occurring in the mouth and/or the
throat), encounter for attention to gastrostomy (a surgical procedure used to insert a tube, often referred to
as a G-tube, through the abdomen and into the stomach. Gastrostomy is used to provide a route for tube
feeding if needed for four weeks or longer, and/or to vent the stomach for air or drainage), paranoid
schizophrenia (a pattern of behavior where a person feels distrustful and suspicious of other people),
anxiety disorder (a condition in which a person has excessive worry and feelings of fear, dread, and
uneasiness), and ulcer (open sores) of esophagus (the part of the canal that connects the throat to the
stomach ) without bleeding.
Residents Affected - Some
During a review of Resident 53's H&P, dated 7/5/2024, the H&P indicated Resident 53 does not have the
capacity to understand and make decisions.
During a review of Resident 53's MDS, dated [DATE], the MDS indicated Resident 53 was dependent
(helper does all of the effort, Resident does none of the effort to complete the activity) for oral hygiene,
toileting hygiene, shower/bathing, lower body dressing and personal hygiene.
During a medication observation on 10/9/2024 at 9:54 AM, Resident 53 was observed touching LVN 1's
arm and clothing. LVN 1 prepared Residents 53's medication on side table, donned gloves, but did not wear
a gown. Observed LVN 1 check placement and residual of Resident 53's G-tube (a surgically inserted tube
that provides a way to deliver nutrition, fluids, and medications directly to the stomach). LVN 1 then
proceeded to flush (flush tube with warm water after each medication to keep it from becoming clogged)
Resident 53's G-tube and administered Resident 53's medication through gravity (administered above the
resident at a specific height to create the desired flow pressure and flow rate) one by one. Observed LVN1's
clothing coming into contact with Resident 53's bed linen and Resident 53 was observed to continue
touching LVN 1's arm and hitting LVN1's leg.
During an observation outside Resident 53's room on 10/9/2024 at 1:24 PM, there were no PPE containers
(storage units that are used to store personal protective equipment) observed outside or near resident 53's
room.
During an interview with the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) on 10/9/2024 at 1:51 PM, the ADON
stated there were no residents on Transmission Based Precautions (TBP) or Enhanced Based Precautions
(EBP).
During a review of the facility's undated P&P titled, Gastrostomy/ Jejunostomy Site (a soft, plastic tube
placed through the skin of the abdomen [the belly] into the midsection of the small intestine [between the
stomach and the large intestine, the colon]) Care, indicated, The purpose of the procedure are to promote
cleanliness and to protect the gastrostomy or jejunostomy site from irritation, breakdown and infection.
Equipment and Supplies Personal protective equipment (gowns, gloves, mask, etc., as needed)
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow its infection control policy for
four (4) of 18 sampled residents (Resident 19, 60, 9 and 53) by failing to ensure:
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Solheim Senior Community
2236 Merton Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
1. 2. and 3. Staff were using a gown while providing wound care treatment to Residents 19, 60 and 9, who
were on enhanced barrier precaution (EBP, an infection control practice that involves wearing gowns and
gloves during high-contact activities with residents in nursing homes).
4. Staff was using a gown while administering medication via gastrostomy (a surgical opening fitted with a
device to allow feedings to be administered directly to the stomach common for residents with swallowing
problems) tube to Resident 53 who was on enhanced barrier precaution.
This deficient practice had the potential to result in Resident 19, 60, 9 and 53 developing an infection and
spread of infection among staff and residents.
Findings:
1. During a review of Resident 19's Face Sheet (front page of the chart that contains a summary of basic
information about the resident), the Face Sheet indicated Resident 19 was originally admitted to the facility
on [DATE]. Resident 19's diagnoses included Alzheimer's disease (a disease characterized by a
progressive decline in mental abilities), major depressive disorder (a mood disorder that causes a
persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest), and muscle weakness.
During a review of Resident 19's Minimum Data Set (MDS, a federally mandated resident assessment tool),
dated 2/28/2024, the MDS indicated Resident 19's cognitive (ability to think and reason) skills for daily
decision making was severely impaired (never/rarely made decisions). It also indicated Resident 19 was
dependent (helper does all the effort. Resident does none of the effort to complete the activity) with eating,
oral hygiene, toileting hygiene, shower/bath, upper and lower body dressing, putting on/taking off footwear
and personal hygiene.
During a review of Resident 19's Physician's Order, dated 8/20/2024, the Physician's Order indicated a
treatment order for coccyx (tailbone) and bilateral buttocks scattered moisture associated skin damage
(MASD, caused from prolonged exposure to moisture). It indicated to cleanse with normal saline (used to
clean wounds) and apply barrier cream (used to protect the skin from moisture, friction, and pressure to
help prevent and treat bed sores) daily.
During a wound care observation on 10/10/2024 at 8:29 AM in Resident 19's room, with Treatment Nurse 1
(TN 1) and Certified Nurse Assistant 4 (CNA 4), TN1 was observed not wearing a gown while providing
wound care treatment to Resident 19. CNA 4 was also observed not wearing a gown while assisting TN1
with positioning Resident 19 during wound care treatment.
During an interview with TN 1 on 10/10/2024 at 10:30 AM, TN1 stated that she did not wore a gown when
she provided wound care treatment for Resident 19. TN1 stated that she should have also worn a gown and
not only gloves during wound care treatment. TN 1 verified that there was no documented evidence that
EBP should be implemented for Resident 19. TN 1 added that EBP should have been ordered and added in
Resident 19's care plan. TN 1 stated that there was no EBP signage outside Resident 19's room to alert
staff and visitors to wear appropriate PPE while rendering close contact care to Resident 19. TN1 stated
that she's new in the facility and she did not know the facility's policy and procedure if EBP will be applied
during wound care treatment.
During an interview on 10/10/2024 at 2:40 PM, CNA 4 stated that she did not wear a gown when she
assisted TN 1 during wound care treatment. CNA 4 stated Resident 19 need to be held and assisted while
TN 1 was doing wound care treatment on Resident 19's back area.
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2236 Merton Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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F 0880
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
During a concurrent review of facility's policy and procedure titled, Isolation, dated 4/2024, and interview
with Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) on 10/11/2024 at 11:33 AM, ADON stated that facility follows
and practices Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, national public health agency) guidelines
when it comes to enhance barrier precautions. ADON stated the facility policy indicated to use EBP for
residents with indwelling (inside your body) medical devices, wounds, or other high-risk factors. ADON also
stated that policy indicated to apply EBP during high-contact resident care activities such as dressing,
bathing, wound care and changing linens. ADON stated the personal protective equipment (PPE - clothing
and equipment that is worn or used to provide protection against hazardous substances and/or
environments) requirements for EBP is for staff to wear gloves and gowns during high contact care
activities for residents on EBP. ADON stated TN 1 and CNA 4 should have worn a gown during wound care
treatment to Resident 19 because both staff were in close contact with Resident 19.
2. During a review of Resident 60's Face Sheet, the Face Sheet indicated Resident 60 was originally
admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE]. Resident 60's diagnoses included sepsis (a
life-threatening blood infection), Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH, needing to urinate frequently), and
urinary tract infection (UTI- an infection in the bladder/urinary tract).
During a review of Resident 60's Physician's Progress Notes, dated 10/2/2024, the Physician's Progress
Notes indicated Resident 60's active problems included cholecystostomy (a minor procedure that creates a
surgical opening in your gallbladder, usually to place a catheter [tube] in it. The tube can drain excess bile
and fluids when your gallbladder is swollen, blocked and/or infected) care, Foley catheter (a flexible tube
that drains urine from the bladder into a collection bag outside the body), and sacral pressure ulcer
(localized, pressure-related damage to the skin and/or underlying tissue usually over a bony prominence).
During a review of Resident 60's MDS, dated [DATE], the MDS indicated Resident 60's cognitive skills for
daily decision making was intact. MDS indicated Resident 60 required supervision (helper provide verbal
cues or contact guard as resident completes activity) with eating and required partial/moderate assistance
(helper does more than half the effort) with oral hygiene. MDS also indicated Resident 60 required
substantial/maximal assistance (helper does more than the effort) with toileting hygiene, shower/bath,
upper and lower body dressing, putting on/taking off footwear and personal hygiene.
During a wound care observation on 10/10/2024 at 9:37 AM in Resident 60's room, with TN 1 and CNA 5,
TN1 was observed not wearing a gown while providing wound care treatment to Resident 60. CNA 4 was
also observed not wearing a gown while assisting TN1 with positioning Resident 60 during wound care
treatment.
During an interview on 10/10/2024 at 9:45 AM, Infection Preventionist Nurse (IPN) stated the facility does
adhere EBP, wherein PPE, such as wearing gown, gloves, and mask, is needed during physical contact
care like wound care treatment.
During a concurrent observation outside of Resident 60's room and interview on 10/10/2024 at 10:20 AM
with CNA 5, CNA 5 stated there was no sign and PPE cart outside Resident 60's room to alert staff and
visitors of the need to use gown [NAME] gloves before entering the room when conducting high contact
activities to Resident 60. CNA 5 stated that she did not wore a gown when she assisted TN 1 with Resident
60's wound care treatment. CNA 5 stated that she did not know that a gown should be worn when assisting
during wound care.
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No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555432
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/11/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Solheim Senior Community
2236 Merton Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0880
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
During an interview with TN 1 on 10/10/2024 at 10:32 AM, TN1 stated that she did not wore a gown when
she provided wound care treatment for Resident 60. TN1 stated that she should have also worn a gown and
not only gloves during wound care treatment and foley catheter care. TN 1 verified that there was no
documented evidence that EBP should be implemented for Resident 60. TN 1 stated that there was no EBP
signage outside Resident 60's room to alert staff and visitors to wear appropriate PPE while rendering
close contact care to Resident 60. TN1 stated wearing PPE was important to protect the resident. TN1
stated staff providing care to Resident 60 should wear the proper PPE for infection control because
Resident 60 has a foley catheter and wound.
3. During a review of Resident 9's Face Sheet, the Face Sheet indicated Resident 9 was admitted to the
facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included neurocognitive disorder with lewy bodies (a type of
progressive dementia [progressive state of decline in mental abilities] that leads to a decline in thinking,
reasoning, and independent function), diabetes mellitus (DM-a disorder characterized by difficulty in blood
sugar control and poor wound healing), protein-calorie malnutrition (refers to a nutritional status in which
reduced availability of nutrients leads to changes in body composition and function), and peripheral
vascular disease (a slow and progressive circulation disorder caused by narrowing, blockage or spasms in
a blood vessel leading to reduced blood flow and potential tissue damage).
During a review of Resident 9's H&P, dated 12/21/2023, the H&P indicated resident does not have and has
fluctuating capacity to understand and make decisions.
During a review of Resident 9's MDS, dated [DATE], the MDS indicated resident has moderately impaired
cognitive (ability to think, learn, remember, use judgement and making decisions) skills for daily decision
making. Resident 9 was dependent (Helper does all the effort. Resident does none of the effort to complete
the activity or the assistance of two or more helpers is required for the resident to complete the activity) with
toileting hygiene, shower/bathing self, lower body dressing, and required substantial or maximal assistance
(Helper does more than half the effort. Helper lifts or holds trunk or limbs and provides more than half the
effort) with rolling left to right (the ability to roll from lying on back to left and right side and return to lying on
back on the bed).
During a review of Resident 9's Physician's Orders for 10/9/2024, the Physician's Orders indicated
treatment orders for left sacrum pressure injury (wound that occurs as a result of prolonged pressure on a
specific area of the body), left great toe diabetic wound (an ulcer that does not heal properly and is a
complication of diabetes), and moisture associated skin damage (MASD - a general term for inflammation
or skin erosion caused by prolonged exposure to a source of moisture such as urine, stool, sweat, or
wound drainage) daily.
During an observation in Resident 9's room on 10/10/2024 at 1:46 PM, TN 1 and CNA 1 did not wear
personal protective equipment (PPE-clothing and equipment that is worn or used to provide protection
against hazardous substances and/or environments), specifically a gown, while providing wound care to
Resident 9 and while CNA 1 was holding resident in position for wound care. Observed Identification badge
(ID-card giving identifying data about a person [name and photograph]) and front part of scrubs (protective
garment worn by medical personnel) of TN 1 and CNA 1 touching Resident 9's bed surface and resident's
arms.
During a concurrent review of the facility's Policies and Procedures (P&P), titled Wound Care and Infection
Control and interview with TN1 on 10/10/2024 at 2:44 PM, TN 1 stated she did not wear a gown. TN 1
added it was important to wear a gown to protect the resident and herself from pathogens
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Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
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If continuation sheet
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Printed: 05/15/2026
Form Approved OMB
No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555432
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/11/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Solheim Senior Community
2236 Merton Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0880
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
(microorganisms that can cause infections or diseases) and prevent the spread of said pathogens. TN 1
stated she did not follow the policy and procedure when performing wound care to Resident 9. TN 1 stated
there was no signage by Resident 9's door with PPE supplies to be used.
During an interview on 10/11/2024 at 11:25 AM, CNA 1 stated he forgot to wear a gown when he assisted
TN 1 while providing wound care the day before to Resident 9 because there was no signage and supply of
PPEs by Resident 9's door. CNA 1 stated should have worn a gown to prevent the spread of germs to
others and himself when assisting TN1 with wound care to Resident 9 because this was considered a high
contact resident care.
During a review of the facility's undated P&P titled, Wound Care, the P&P indicated PPE will be necessary
when performing this procedure, gowns will only be necessary if soiling of your skin or clothing with blood,
urine, feces, or other body fluids is likely.
During a review of the facility's P&P titled, Infection Control, Isolation - Categories of Transmission-Based
Precautions, dated 4/2024, the P&P indicated Enhanced Barrier Precautions are also used to prevent the
spread of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs-microorganisms, mainly bacteria, that are resistant to
multiple classes of antibiotics [a medicine that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms] and
antifungals [drug that treats infections caused by fungi]) and other pathogens during high contact care
activities, even if traditional isolation is not required. Enhanced Barrier Precautions should be applied during
high contact resident care activities such as dressing, bathing, wound care, device care, and changing
linens.
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